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August 10, 2011 presentation to the Colorado Stormwater Council of MS4s. Demonstrated how technology can be used to improve how MS4s approach permit compliance, target efforts, and educate your audience.
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Observations on Implementing Technology for
“Effective”Stormwater Compliance
Jesse Poore, CFMFelsburg Holt &
Ullevig
Colorado Stormwater
CouncilDenver, Colorado
August 10, 2011
Insert Talking Points Here
Enforceability necessitates standardization in the field
Education is only talking points until it becomes anecdotal and relevant
Protecting water quality can be done with minimum effort
Most compliance programs are terrible at determining effectiveness
200729 MS4 projects - 485 filed inspection records16.7 per project0 Enforcements
2010 25 MS4 projects - 450 filed inspection records 18 per project0 Enforcements
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A System to Manage…
Projects Project Information
Location MS4/Non-MS4 Type Project Manager Report Contacts Let Date Etc.
Project Inspector Access
Inspection Machines* Inspection Types Inspection Questions BMP Categories BMP Types BMP Type Notes/Guidance BMP Non-Compliance References for Non-
Compliance Corrective Action Information* Only required for satellite use
What’s the Problem?What’s the
Corrective Action? Is it
Immediate?
NDOR ECO Database - Now
Full management capability of every Corrective Action – no more papers left in the truck
Growing body of data to support Compliance Assistance – training, review process, site visits
Equipping ability to target worst problems and problem causers (avoiders)
Automated email notification of submitted reports
NDOR ECO Database - Future
Format enhanced user interface and helps Expand environmental inspection types Inject project specific questions on standard
list Build summary reports for Target Audiences Add an inspection scheduling feature Provide a semi-public interface Accommodate numeric limits and monitoring
NDOR’s Ideal Conditions
Unable to produce MS4 Annual Report information readily with comprehensive data
District Environmental Coordinators willing to give input on design and test in the field
NPDES Permits issued State-wide for 250 jobs annually = High risk of documentation violation
Centralized leadership with comprehensive buy-in for Agency environmental compliance
A System to Manage…
Projects Project Information
Owner Location Type Applicant for Permits
Project Permits Project Permit Supporting
Documentation Document Review and
Comment
Project Inspections Users and User Privileges Inspection Types Inspection Questions BMP Categories BMP Types BMP Non-Compliance References for Non-
Compliance Corrective Actions Immediate Corrective Actions
Omaha Permix Database - Next
Modeling Urban Water Quality Benefits Stormwater Management Model (SWMM) BASINS 3.0 System for Urban Stormwater Treatment and
Analysis INtegration (SUSTAIN) Model Public GIS interface with BMP Fact
Sheets Summary Reports Enhancements of User Interface and
Helps
Omaha’s Ideal Conditions
New Post-Construction requirements enforced Grading Permits and Inspections already
conducted on-line (antiquated system) and have promised tools to community for compliance
ACEC-Nebraska demanding more transparency and accountability to Review process
$5.2B Combined Sewer Overflow (message) Haven’t addressed the legality of submitting
plans that aren’t wet-stamped yet
Parting Words of MS4 Advice
Contacts
NDOR ECO Database Ron Poe 402-479-4499 [email protected]
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Omaha Permix Database Nina Cudahy 402-441-3915 Ext. 229 [email protected]
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Jesse Poore 402-438-7530 [email protected]
Three Points Consulting Mike McNitt 303-886-2083 [email protected]